James Johnson, Headmaster of Taunton School, explains why knowing the hallmarks of a great school helps parents assess which educational setting is the perfect fit for their child
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A good number of the prospective parents I meet say that they can tell the moment they walk through the entrance to a school whether it feels like the right place for their son or daughter. Others, understandably, prefer to pore over the prospectus and ask many questions before committing to one of the most critical choices they will make for their child.
At Taunton School we have an ambitious and welcoming family of schools with staff striving to deliver an exceptional learning experience for more than 1200 pupils from nursery age to sixth form. With our own international school on site ? founded 26 years ago and a UK first ? our community is diverse and our educational offering has a distinctive global outlook. But, as a parent visiting a school for the first time, how can you determine what represents a great education for your child" Aside from intuition, word-of-mouth and exam results, there must be a better way of assessing a school?s offering.

Since becoming Headmaster of Taunton School last year, my senior leadership team and I have been attempting to define and qualify what it is we do well so that we can maintain our approach and future-proof our offering.
Four key concepts underpin everything we do at Taunton School and we believe they are a helpful checklist f...